Twin Atlantic are gearing up to release their debut mini-album, Vivarium, its packed with enormous sweeping riffs, moods that flit from light to shade, and impassioned vocals dripping with Scottish vowels – Twin Atlantic are powering out of that creative hub of a hometown to take on the world.

We caught up with guitarist (and chello player) Barry just before the band went on stage supporting Taking Back Sunday. You can listen to the interview below

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oh and don’t worry if you missed seeing them this time around as they have just announced a tour kicking off this September. You can see them at the following places:

SEP 11: INVERNESS, Ironworks

SEP 12: ABERDEEN, Moshulu

SEP 13: DUNDEE, Fat Sams

SEP 17: YORK, Fibbers

SEP 18: STOKE, Sugarmill

SEP 19: LIVERPOOL, Korova

SEP 20: NOTTINGHAM, Bodega

SEP 21: BIRMINGHAM, Hare & Hounds

SEP 24: CARLISLE, Brickyard

SEP 25: HULL, Lamp

SEP 26: SOUTHAMPTON, Joiners

SEP 27: CARDIFF, Clwb Ifor Bach

SEP 29: LONDON, Old Blue Last

SEP 30: LONDON, Garage (w/ The Joy Formidable)

OCT 01: OXFORD, Bullingdon Arms

OCT 02: EDINBURGH, Studio 24

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